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Pai Gow Poker Variation - Pai Gow poker is an up and coming variant of the classic game of poker.

Here you will find a quick review of the game main aspects, how it's played and where to play it.

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The game uses a standard 52 card deck and one extra card in the form of a joker.

The joker acts as a wild card and can be used as either an ace or used to complete a Straight, Flush, Straight Flush or Royal Flush. A total of 7 cards are dealt of which players must split into two hands; a 'High Hand'of 5 cards and a 'Low Hand' consisting of 2 cards. The objective is to beat the dealer in both the High and Low hands.

How to play

Each player places their initial bet. Both players and the dealer are dealt 7 cards which must be split into two hands of 5 and 2. A special rule here is that the 5 card High hand must be better than the 2 card Low hand. For instance, should a player have a pair of Kings and Queen, then the Queens will have to be placed in the Low hand.

Where to play

May online casinos now offer this very simple version of the game of poker. Advantages include the ability to enter 'practice rooms' before ever placing a real bet to hone your skills.

This relative newcomer to the online poker world also offer some superb bonuses that will not be given in a live casino. Both Microgaming and Playtech casinos as well as others offer different versions of the game so it is well worth having a look around at the benefits of different versions of the game.